Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Orange Lutheran has hired one of the greatest female water polo players to lead not only its girls team, but the school’s aquatics program. The Lancers on Wednesday announced the hiring of four-time Olympic medalist and USA Water Polo Hall of Fame member…
Read more
EL SEGUNDO — Frank Vogel was fired. Russell Westbrook presented a list of gripes. LeBron James re-committed to the Lakers. Rob Pelinka said the roster falls on him. Monday was an eventful day in Lakerland, and the biggest figures on the beat made a ton of news. But down the roster, there were interesting insights…
Read more
Orioles left-hander John Means exited Wednesday’s game after four innings and 51 pitches due to left forearm tightness, the club announced, ending his outing just as he had gotten into a groove against the Milwaukee Brewers. Means cruised through the fourth inning, needing just 12 pitches to retire the side in order. But midway through…
Read more
Right-hander Michael Rucker came into the season understanding what his role might be in the Chicago Cubs bullpen. So Rucker wasn’t surprised he hadn’t gotten the call during the Cubs’ first four games, thanks in part to two days off. Rucker kept a “stay ready” mindset, and his preparedness was obvious when his opportunity arrived…
Read more
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, April 13. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. WEDNESDAY’S SCORES BASEBALL ORANGE COAST LEAGUE Costa Mesa 5, Estancia 4 CRESTVIEW LEAGUE Villa Park 5, El Dorado…
Read more
Forgive me for thinking Wednesday might have been National Second-Guessers Day. Or maybe that’s just a floating holiday that kicks in whenever Dave Roberts makes a high-profile pitching change. The Dodgers manager again inflamed the experts on social media by doing something that (a) he’s done before, (b) was actually common sense given the situation,…
Read more
The list of possible Miami Heat first-round playoff opponents has been whittled from four at the start of the NBA play-in round to two: the Atlanta Hawks or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those two teams will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland to determine which will travel to South Florida for Sunday’s 1 p.m. Game…
Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it will return $1.1 million in licensed cannabis proceeds to a Pennsylvania armored car company whose vehicles were targeted by San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies during a pair of roadside seizures last year. As a result of the settlement, Empyreal Logistics has agreed to drop its federal lawsuit…
Read more
By ADAM SCHRECK and OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday and underscored their support for the embattled country, where they saw heavily damaged buildings and demanded accountability for what they called war crimes carried out by Russian forces. The visit by the presidents…
Read more
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now ORANGE COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR Mimi Abusham, Los Alamitos, Sr. Mimi Abusham rose through the ranks of the Los Alamitos girls soccer program watching the play and leadership of highly-regarded players Colby Barnett and Tabitha LaParl, both one grade ahead of her.…
Read more
